Business Data Steward

iA Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

iA Private Wealth Inc. is seeking a Business Data Steward to lead governance and end-to-end management of the business data model within our wealth management division.

You will define standards, own data quality, and collaborate with business, technology, compliance, and operations to ensure consistent data practices. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in wealth management and/or data management, 5+ years with wealth data, strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills, and French/English

Qualifications

• 10+ years in wealth management and/or data management
• 5+ years working with wealth management data
• Strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills
• French/English bilingualism is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead data governance and stewardship across the wealth management business, helping establish standards for how data is defined, managed, and used.
• Own data quality and integrity, including metadata, business glossaries, data lineage, classification, retention, and critical data elements.
• Partner across business, technology, compliance, and operations to identify data issues, improve processes, and ensure consistent data practices.
• Support regulatory, privacy, and risk requirements by ensuring business data is properly governed and meets Canadian wealth management standards.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder leadership

Bilingual (French/English)

Job description

Job Description Build the future with us Are you eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Business Data Steward, you will be responsible for the strategy, executions and end to end management of the business data model. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Business Data Steward, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Lead data governance and stewardship across the wealth management business, helping establish standards for how data is defined, managed, and used.
• Own data quality and integrity, including metadata, business glossaries, data lineage, classification, retention, and critical data elements.
• Partner across business, technology, compliance, and operations to identify data issues, improve processes, and ensure consistent data practices.
• Support regulatory, privacy, and risk requirements by ensuring business data is properly governed and meets Canadian wealth management standards.

Ideal candidate: 10+ years in wealth management and/or data management, including 5+ years working with wealth management data, with strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills. French/English bilingualism is an asset.

What could accelerate your success in this role

• Is known for their understanding of data governance principles, data risk and data management
• Stands out for their strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrates strong ability to work in both technical and business contexts, translating business concepts to technical language
• Is recognized for their team collaboration with a proven track record of taking ownership, driving initiatives to completion and delivering results.
• Has 5-10 years of experience in in wealth management business data

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces
• Competitive benefits:
  • Flexible group insurance
  • competitive pension plan
  • stock purchase plan
  • vacation and wellness/personal development days
  • telemedicine
  • employee and family assistance program
  • ergonomic furniture program
  • performance bonus
  • discounts on iA products
  • and much more!

The typical hiring range for this position is between $110,000 and $130,000 CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

Location(s): Toronto / 26 Wellington Street East
Other Possible Location(s): Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue
Company: iA Private Wealth Inc.
Posting End Date: 2026-11-30

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we’ve believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes of the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes. Want to join the iA family, but there’s no job openings right now that match your profile? Let us know you’re interested!